Expand gamepad model database (add recent controllers)

[lunarcloud]

Feature Request

GameInput's model database is impressive, but missing support for several popular modern controllers.

Missing Controllers

• Xbox Series X/S Controller (multiple USB/Bluetooth variants)
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (standard mapping variant)
• Steam Deck built-in controls
• 8BitDo controllers:
  • Pro 2
  • Ultimate (wired & 2.4GHz variants)
  • Lite, SN30 Pro+, etc.
• SCUF, Razer Wolverine, PowerA controllers
• Generic Bluetooth gamepads (common on Android/ChromeOS)

Current Model Database Location

// src/gameinput-models.js
export default class GameInputModels {
    static Specific = [
        // List of specific controller models
    ]
}

Proposed Approach

1. Community Contributions: Create a template for submitting new gamepad data
2. Structured Format: Consider JSON/YAML database instead of hardcoded JS
3. Testing Protocol: Document how to gather accurate mapping data

Example Submission Template

vendor_id: "045e"
product_id: "0b13"
name: "Xbox Series X Controller"
schema: "Hedgehog"
icon: "xboxone"
os: null  # All platforms
notes: "Standard mapping on all major browsers"
tested_on:
  - browser: "Chrome 120"
    os: "Windows 11"
    connection: "USB"
  - browser: "Firefox 121"
    os: "macOS 14"
    connection: "Bluetooth"

Benefits

• Better out-of-box support
• Community can contribute easily
• Reduced "unknown controller" scenarios
• More comprehensive testing coverage

Implementation Plan

• Create GAMEPAD_DATABASE.md with contribution guidelines
• Add issue template for new gamepad submissions
• Consider externalizing database to JSON/YAML
• Add validation script for database entries
• Document testing procedure (how to capture VID/PID, test mappings)

Help Wanted

If you own any of these controllers and can test them, please comment with:

• Controller name
• Vendor ID / Product ID (from browser console)
• Browser + OS + Connection type
• Mapping observations